Gates Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Gates Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska | Jefferson Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 511 | #414 of 511 |
| National rank | #23906 of 50,301 | #31143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 41.2).
- •Gates Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 284.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gates Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gates Elementary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gates Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Elementary School: 284. Jefferson Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Gates Elementary School is 350th of 511 and Jefferson Elementary School is 414th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).